Happy holidays to all aspiring, current and ex-APS graduates. In this special Year In Review episode, we reflect back on the year that Gradcast was established. In March 2022, a new podcast series called ‘Gradcast’ was announced. A monthly podcast hosted by current and ex- APS grads, for current and aspiring APS grads. It explored […]
Episode #14 – Year In Review Read More »
What happens after a grad year? How should grads prepare for a role in the APS? What about for a role in the private sector? We seek for advice from current and ex-APS grads, so you don’t have to. It’s now December, and we are almost at the end of Season 1. As current graduates,
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Do you have to move to Canberra for your APS Graduate Program? What extracurricular activities should you be involved in to add to your resume? What is the application process like? How do you take part in APS graduate-led organisations and what are the benefits of being part of them? We have answers to some
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Do you have questions about the APS Graduate Programs? Are you wondering how to pick the right Graduate Program for you? What skills are currently in demand in the APS? How do you make the most of your rotations? We have more answers to questions we received from our listeners over the past few months.
Episode #11 – APS Graduate Program 101 (Part 2) Read More »
Do you have questions about the APS Graduate Programs? Are you wondering where, how, and when to apply for APS Graduate Programs? What Department to go for? Or what are graduate programs? We have the answers to all your questions. In this episode, we are joined by the expert of APS Graduate Programs – Craig Smith,
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Did you know that 2 in 5 young people aged 16-24 years have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months? Being a university student or a grad is a challenging time in life, with career pressure, confusion about identity and changes in relationships. This can lead to mental health issues such as
Episode #08 – Listen and Check-in: R U OK? Read More »
Are you confused between a career in the public or private sector? Looking for insights on the sector to make your decision? Listen to this special episode of Gradcast, in collaboration with the Future Leaders’ Program of the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) We are halfway through Season 1, and we wanted to switch
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Did you know that everyone falls under one of four communication styles? Find out which one are you. Workplace communication style, or social style, varies from person to person. From your communication with your manager to your colleague and your approach to information gathering to delegating work is a result of your style. But how
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The recruitment for the 2023 Australian Public Service (APS) Graduate Programs are underway. From applications to interviews, it is a long and overwhelming process. What should I say in the interview? How do I prepare? And most importantly, how do you stand out? In this episode, Krishna Shukla interview Lisa Tozer, The Interview Coach. Lisa
Episode #03 – Landing a job: APS Graduate Interviews 101 Read More »
You’ve just joined the Australian Public Service (APS), can now put names to faces and have since aced the probationary period. But there’s still a long way to go before you’re part of the office furniture. What skills you can bring or build on in yourgraduate role that will set you up for success in
Episode #02 – Smörgåsbord of skills Read More »
